Veterans' Home Care in Fontana, CA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Fontana, CA: the local picture

1,863

veterans aged 65 or older (9.0% of residents 65+)

20,785

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Fontana)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability

12%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

About 1,863 Fontana residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.0% of that age group), out of 4,954 veterans of all adult ages in town.

38% of all residents 65 and older report a disability; ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Fontana compared with California

Census figure	Fontana	California
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.0%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,134	—

Older residents in towns around Fontana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Rialto, CA	4.2 mi	11,280	11%
Bloomington, CA	4.9 mi	2,519	9.0%
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	6.1 mi	25,493	13%
Muscoy, CA	7.3 mi	1,035	6.8%
Jurupa Valley, CA	7.4 mi	13,168	11%
Colton, CA	8.8 mi	6,080	13%

Hospitals near Fontana

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario	Fontana, CA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(909) 427-5000
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(909) 887-6333
Riverside Community Hospital	Riverside, CA	9.7 mi	2 of 5	(951) 788-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fontana. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Fontana

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,011 monthly median income of Fontana households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Fontana: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fontana?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,011 monthly median income of Fontana households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Fontana, CA